Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Childrens Congregate Care
Groton, Massachusetts
Posted Sep 7 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Evenings
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Medically Complex Behavioral Residence
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Wednesday 3p-11p, Thurs 3p-11p, Fri 3p-11p, Sat. 7a-11p
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LPN
More role details
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Unit
- Medically Complex Behavioral Residence
- Patients
- Are you an LPN who is passionate about providing compassionate, individualized care to children and youth with complex medical and behavioral needs?
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Loan repayment
- Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
- Tuition assistance
- Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
The median for nursing in Massachusetts is $40/hr, across 429 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Children’s Congregate Care
Pay: $40.19/hour
Schedule
Wednesday 3p-11p, Thurs 3p-11p, Fri 3p-11p, Sat. 7a-11p
Read the full posting
Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
Are you an LPN who is passionate about providing compassionate, individualized care to children and youth with complex medical and behavioral needs?
Join Seven Hills Pediatric Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Children’s Congregate Care at our Medically Complex Behavioral Residence in Groton, MA. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide hands-on nursing care, health coordination, advocacy, and support in a trauma-informed residential environment where every child deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered.
You’ll work closely with youth, families, medical providers, residential staff, and other professionals to promote optimal health and ensure each child receives the individualized care they need to thrive.
Benefits for Full-time employees
Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life Balance
Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
Vacation Cash-Out Option
3 Paid Personal Days
11 Paid Holidays
Accrued Paid Sick Time
Benefits for Part-time Employees
Accrued Paid Sick Time
Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling!
Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)
What You’ll Do
Provide individualized nursing and medical support to children and youth with complex medical and behavioral needs.
Assess participants’ health needs and coordinate appropriate medical care and follow-up.
Monitor and maintain current medication and treatment orders, including identifying and reporting potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Document nursing interventions, health changes, treatments, appointments, and other required information accurately and timely.
Assist participants with medical appointments and transportation as directed.
Review and maintain plans of care and health records in accordance with regulatory and program requirements.
Communicate medical concerns, recommendations, treatment plans, and upcoming appointments to residential and school-based teams.
Serve as a nursing resource and mentor to Direct Support Professionals, supervisors, and other program staff.
Assist with training staff on medication policies, procedures, and other healthcare-related practices.
Provide direction and supervision to direct care staff to promote safe and appropriate medical care.
Participate in team meetings and collaborate with medical, behavioral health, educational, and residential professionals.
Ensure participants are appropriately observed and supported to maintain their safety and optimal health.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold the dignity, rights, and individuality of every person receiving services.
Complete required training and participate in educational opportunities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge.
Respond appropriately to medical or behavioral emergencies and perform additional duties as assigned.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a nursing position—it’s an opportunity to build relationships with young people and become an important part of their care team. You’ll help children navigate complex medical needs while creating an environment centered on trust, dignity, safety, and healing.
Your nursing expertise will make a direct impact every day.
- High School Diploma/GED/HiSet
- Standard driver’s license – class C or class D
- Registered Nursing License (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse required (LPN)
- 3 – 5 years of related experience
Sourced from Seven Hills Foundation’s careers page.
“3 – 5 years of related experience” · from this posting
Requirements
- LPN
- RN
Benefits highlights
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Loan assistance
- Retirement plan
- Paid sick time
Place
- City
- Groton, Massachusetts
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
- Campus
- Seven Hills Pediatric Center
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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